U.S. approves record $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including HIMARS

On December 18, 2025, the United States approved a record arms sale to Taiwan, valued at $11.1 billion. This deal is the largest arms package ever approved for Taiwan and includes advanced military equipment such as HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles, and drones.

The arms sale is currently under congressional review and represents the second such agreement during President Trump"s current term. This follows a previous arms package announced earlier in his administration, which was also significant in scale.

The approval of this arms sale comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and reflects the U.S. commitment to supporting Taiwan"s defense capabilities. For more information on previous arms packages, refer to earlier coverage of the $10 billion arms package announced to Taiwan.